Seattle Fire Department Union Records 1964-1998

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Seattle Fire Department Union Records 1964-1998

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv12060

Records maintained by the Seattle Fire Department relating to Local 27 and Local 2898.

4.4 cubic feet; 5 boxes

eng,

City of Seattle SeattleMunicipal Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6366017

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Fire Fighters Union Local 27

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Fire Fighters Union Local 2898

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Seattle (Wash.). Fire Dept.

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A Fire Department was established by City Charter in 1883. It provided for equipment purchases, but not for hiring of firefighters. Following the Great Fire of 1889, a professional fire department was created with five district fire stations and purchase of a fire boat. The first Fire Chief of the professional department was Gardner Kellogg, who served 1890-1892 and 1895-1901. A Board of Fire Commissioners was established by the 1890 City Charter to prescribe rules and regulations for the Depart...